Human Resources Business Partner

Columbia Distributing•Kent, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a high-impact HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide HR support to teammates across multiple branch locations in Washington, serving a diverse employee population spanning merchandising, warehouse, delivery, corporate functions, and sales. As an HRBP, you serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to business leaders and employees. In this role, you'll blend strategic partnership with hands-on execution, influencing talent decisions, shaping culture, and delivering data-driven HR solutions that move the business forward.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP Por advisory responsibilities and complex employee relations and leaves administration and support.
Employee relation and leaves experience in WA and OR.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, HRIS experience, preferably ADP
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Demonstrated experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive actions and decisions.
Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Experience supporting organizational change and transformation.
Background in matrixed or fast-paced environments.
Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or similar experience with operations and commercial makeup.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and design people strategies that drive results.
Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into effective people strategies.
Coach and guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.
Use HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities -- and turn insights into action.
Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning conversations.
Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making on workforce planning, organizational design and talent strategies.
Drive employee engagement, morale, and retention initiatives.
Support recruiting efforts through job design, interview participation, and onboarding improvements.
Collaborate with Learning & Development to deliver training that builds leadership and workforce capability.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies, while finding modern, scalable solutions.
Lead, supervise, and coach the HR Generalist, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capability.
Own the employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding through promotions, transfers, and terminations -- ensuring each stage supports a positive employee experience, aligns with compliance requirements, and is processed accurately and on time.
Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure all employee changes are documented, approved, and processed promptly for accurate pay and data integrity.
Continually assess and refine employee lifecycle processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance employee experience.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.

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